Subtract 12/4 from 2/54, Solve 2/54

Subtract 12/4 from 2/54

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 3 0/4

2/54 - 12/4 is -80/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
12/4 = 12 × 27/4 × 27 = 324/108
Subtract the two like fractions:
4/108 - 324/108 = 4 - 324/108 = -320/108
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -80/27

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